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Construction Project Manager - Mission Critical (Traveling)

Ryan Companies

Chicago, ILFull-time$100–130K/yrPosted 3mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$100–130K/yr
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Ryan Companies seeks a Construction Project Manager I for its National Mission Critical team. The role administers assigned commercial construction projects, including project phases, schedules, cost projections, contracts, and status reports. The manager works with project teams, subcontractors, owners, and professional groups, and may travel as needed. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience and at least four years of commercial construction experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project Management, requiredCommercial Construction, requiredMission Critical Data Centers, nice to haveMEP Systems, nice to haveCommissioning Processes, nice to haveMethods of Procedure, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveProcore, nice to haveP6, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveCustomer Focus, nice to haveProfessionalism, nice to haveHonesty, nice to haveIntegrity, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management or Equivalent Experience, required4+ Years Commercial Construction Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description:

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Construction Project Manager I to join our National Mission Critical team!

The Project Manager is responsible for administration of assigned projects, including specific phases of project management under supervision, working with schedules, cost projections, contracts, and project status reports.

Some things you can expect to do:

  • Manages assigned project team members and subcontractors.

  • Cultivate and grow project owner relationships and relationships with all professional groups involved.

  • Engagement in the project preconstruction process including developing bid procedures, bid reviews, vendor & subcontractor qualifications, estimating, and scheduling.

  • Management of Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program and required commissioning processes.

  • Proved leadership in construction risk evaluation, contract negotiations, and budget decisions.

  • Travel as needed for projects.

  • Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules.

  • Lead Construction progress meetings.

  • Oversee design development

Job Requirements:

  • To be successful in this role, you must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management/Science, or equivalent work experience.

  • At least 4 years of proven experience in the commercial construction industry.

You will really stand out if you:

  • Have Mission Critical Data Center project experience.

  • Process proven knowledge of complex mission critical MEP systems.

  • Have an established thorough understanding of early turnover dates and mission critical commissioning processes.

  • Experience with critical work Methods of Procedures process.

  • Demonstrate deep knowledge of Microsoft Office Procore, P6, and other management tools.

  • Communicate proactively and effectively, focus on customers, and display a high level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.

Compensation:

The salary range is $100,000 - $130,000. The salary base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.

Eligibility: Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

  • Retirement and Savings Benefits

  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

  • Life Insurance

  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

  • Educational Assistance

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs

  • Parenting Benefits

  • Employee Discount Programs

  • Pet insurance

  • Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds

  • Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Notice to Candidates: Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will only occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you recieve communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at [email protected]

Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,865 open Construction Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$100–130K/yr
  • Illinois median$101–160K/yr37 salary ranges
  • US median$115–187K/yr1,104 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $115K, is 10% below the Illinois median midpoint ($128K) — in the lowest quarter of Construction Project Manager salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 52 open Construction Project Manager jobs in Illinois and 1,865 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience — less than three in four Construction Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,300 postings).
Education
385 of the 1,865 open Construction Project Manager jobs (21%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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